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How to get fromIstanbul to Stara Zagoraby bus, night train, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Stara Zagora by bus, night train, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus bus Route 1800
    8h 37m
    $23–45

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    7h 28m
    $7–29

  3. Drive 365 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Stara Zagoracar car 365 km
    4h 6m
    $58–83

  4. Bus via Haskovo

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Haskovo Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 36 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dimitrovgrad to Stara Zagorabus bus
    9h 8m
    $24–52

  5. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the night train from Çerkezköy to Stara Zagoranighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    8h 10m
    $8–14

Istanbul to Stara Zagora by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Ruse Bus operates a bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $20–28 and the journey takes 8h 37m. Huntur also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Stara Zagora twice a week. Tickets cost $6–27 and the journey takes 5h 56m.

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